U.S. Circuit Court for the District of District of Columbia, 1812

United States v. Overton

U.S. Circuit Court for the District of District of Columbia · Decided June 15, 1812 · Contra, Thruston

2 D.C. 42; 27 F. Cas. 392; 2 Cranch 42

Opinion of the Court

The Court (Thruston, J., contra,)

said that Mrs. Smallwood had no authority to sell under her husband’s license after his death. It is a personal trust. The recognizance given by the husband cannot be forfeited after his death by any misconduct of his widow.

The jury found the' defendant guilty, and the Court rendered judgment for the fine of 600 lbs. of tobacco, under the Act of Assembly of Maryland.

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